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History & Culture in Shiga

Discover one of Japan's largest concentrations of historic and cultural artifacts in Shiga Prefecture. As a key travel point since ancient times, Shiga developed an advanced culture and economy. This long history resulted in a rich legacy of shrines, temples, and townscapes. Here, you'll find the best places in Shiga to experience authentic history firsthand.

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Shizugatake (Shizugatake-jo Castle Ruins)

Shizugatake has views over Okubiwako and Chikubushima to the north and south, Mt.

History & Culture Nature & Parks
Northern SHIGA
Historic Sites & Gardens

Oga Showten

The “Oga Showten” is a collection shops and galleries located in a house 150 years old, and was established by four individuals as a place for new creation and dissemination of information.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Museums

Hokkoku Kaido Road Kinomotojuku

Kinomotojuku has flourished for being located in front of Jizoin Temple.

History & Culture
Northern SHIGA
Cityscapes

Higashiomi City Country Life Tourism

In Higashiomi you can experience housework, cooking, planting and harvesting.

History & Culture Tour & Activities Food & Drink
Eastern SHIGA
Museums
#Sustainable

Kurokabe Square

The Kurokabe Square building was erected during the Meiji period (1868-1912) as a bank.

History & Culture Tour & Activities Shopping
Northern SHIGA
Cityscapes
#Instagramable

Hino Machikado Kanno (former Genzo Shuno Drugstore)

Indicated by a large sign outside, the interior of the former Genzo Shuno Drugstore displays materials relating to the pharmaceutical industry in Hino-cho and a Hino Town Tourist Association office, providing information to tourists visiting the town.

History & Culture Food & Drink
Eastern SHIGA
Art Gallery & Halls

Nagahama Otemon Shopping Street

A shopping area representative of Nagahama.

History & Culture Food & Drink Shopping
Northern SHIGA
Cityscapes

Former Kaigake Elementary School

The former Kaigake Elementary School is a school building that stopped being used for teaching in 2001, and has since often been the setting for filming TV shows and movies.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Art Gallery & Halls
#Anime

Daitsuji Temple

Daitsuji Temple has been known by the nickname “Gobo-san” for hundreds of years.

History & Culture
Northern SHIGA
Shrines & Temples

Kongourinji Temple

Kongourinji Temple is one of the three Koto Sanzan temples of the Tendai Sect.

History & Culture
Eastern SHIGA
Heritage Sites
#Japan Heritage Site / #National Treasure
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